I-275 SB over Old Tampa Bay
Pinellas County, Florida · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I-275 SB over Old Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 83,500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 154 of the 449 inventoried bridges in Pinellas County rated fair (34.3%); 8 (1.8%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated September 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 15,899 ft |
| Location | 2.3MI West of SR-60 |
| NBI structure number | 150210 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | September 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Florida department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Pinellas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-275 SB over 30TH Ave North | 1974 | 158,000 | Good |
| I-275 SB over 22ND Avenue North | 1974 | 158,000 | Good |
| I-275 NB over 22ND Ave North | 1974 | 158,000 | Good |
| I-275 SB over 38TH Avenue North | 1974 | 158,000 | Good |
| I-275 NB over 38TH Avenue North | 1974 | 158,000 | Good |
| I-275 SB over 50TH Ave N SR-689 | 1972 | 155,500 | Good |
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